SYNERGY SYSTEMS SynPaQ/E RS-232, SynPaQ/E USB, SynPaQ/E Series User Manual

Revision J - 16 July 2019

USER’S GUIDE

SynPaQ/E RS-232 and USB Version

SynPaQ/E shown with optional Mounting Plate

Receivers Suitable for selection:

Synergy SSR-6Tf 16 channel GPS precision timing receiver
Synergy SSR-M8T 72 channel Multi-GNSS precision timing receiver
Synergy SSR-M8U 72 channel Multi-GNSS navigation receiver with Dead-Reckoning
Synergy SSR-M8P 72 channel Multi -GNSS receiver with RTK Precise Point Positioning
iLotus M12M 12 channel GPS timing receiver

Note: Contact Synergy for backward compatibility with Motorola’s Legacy 6 and 8
channel VP and 8 channel GT+, UT+ Oncore receivers (Synergy SSR-VP, SSR-GT+,
SSR-UT+ and SSR-M12+ receivers (on Adaptor Boards). This choice is for upgrading

the receiver board only in older SynPaQ/E products.
Other manufacturers quoted on request (minimum order and other conditions may apply).
The above listed GPS and Mult i-GNSS receivers that are optimized for fixed timing

applications, also offer excellent performance in mobile timing, positioning and navigation
applications.

This document outlines attributes of the SynPaQ/E hosting platform; not the individual GPS or
Multi-GNSS receivers that are customer selected from the above list. For receiver specification
and performance detail s , pleas e re fer to the manufacturer’s receiver documentation.

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SynPaQ® and Time Proven Products and Support® are registered trademarks of Synergy Systems, LLC

Web: http://www.synergy-gps.com - Email: [e-mail] - Phone: [phone] - Fax [phone]

Oncore was a trademark of Motorola, Inc.

RECEIVER PERFORMANCE

GPS and Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) receivers embedded in the SynPaQ/E
rely on signals made available and controlled by different countries. The U.S. Department of
Defense makes the NavStar Global Positioning System (GPS) available for civilian use solely
at its discretion and the GPS is subject to degradation of position and velocity accuracies by
the Department of Defense. Similar cautions apply for GNSS systems that are controll ed by
other countries: GLONASS by Russia; Galileo by the EU; BeiDou by China and QZSS by
Japan. Neither Synergy Systems, LLC nor the various suppliers of the GNSS modules used in
SynPaQ/E products warrant or control GNSS availability or performance.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

The SynPaQ/E is a self-contained OEM GPS Sensor comprising an embedded, user specified
GPS or Multi-GNSS receiver. Support electronics are enclosed in a robust, IP68 rated
extruded Aluminum housing. The support electronics include ESD tolerant RS-232 or USB
compatible communications links, input power regulation, filtering and front panel mounted
Power and Data display LED indicators.

The GPS or Multi-GNSS receiver can be selected from several types depending on the user’s
requirements. This document does not discuss the differences in the available receivers; it is
only intended as a User Guide for the SynPaQ/E host pr oduct regardless of receiver installed.

The standard SynPaQ/E includes a water resistant, circular connector for power and all I/O
functions. The circular connector is an IP68 rated SwitchCraft EN3. A DB-9 connector is
optional (replacing the EN3) and meets IP65 when the connector is mated. An opti onal USB
connector is IP60 rated when mated.

An RS-232 version of the SynPaQ/E incorporates the non-standard DB-9 electrical interface
design of the original Motorola “XT” Oncore

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and Synergy’s “XTS/II” OEM GPS Sensors. The
special DB-9 I/O wiring has been retained for backward compatibility for Motorola Land Mobile
Products Sector (LMPS) and many other customers who have required the convenience of a
single connector for data I/O and power (standard Serial Port version quoted on request). The
term “XTS” will be used in this document as a reference to the non-standard DB-9 wiring.

The SynPaQ/E uses a standard bayonet style BNC connector for the GPS antenna connection
(TNC optional). With the increased convenience of using a DB-9 connector, there is a resultant
drop in water resistance to IP65. Care should be taken when deciding where to mount the uni t.

The “USB” version provides for a connection to external devices where a DB-9 RS-232 UART
does not exist. In this version, the 1PPS output is provided by a front panel mounted SMA
connector. This IP60 version is also NOT as water resistant as the standard version so care
should be taken when deciding where to mount the unit.

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© Synergy Systems, LLC 2008 - 2019 All rights reserved.

SynPaQ® and Time Proven Products and Support® are registered trademarks of Synergy Systems, LLC

Web: http://www.synergy-gps.com - Email: [e-mail] - Phone: [phone] - Fax [phone]

Oncore was a trademark of Motorola, Inc.

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Size: Less connectors and mounting plate

3.22” W x 5.21” L x 1.26”H - 82mm x 132mm x 32mm
Weight: 12 oz. (0.28 kg) with Mounting Plate
Housing: Black Powder-Coate d Al uminum

ELECTRICAL INTERFACE (Standard)

Power/Data: SwitchCraft EN3P8M - 8 Pin
Mating Conn: SwitchCraft EN3C8F - 8 Pin

GPS Antenna: BNC Jack (TNC optional)

ELECTRICAL INTERFACE (XTS)

Power/Data: DB-9M

Mating Conn: DB-9F
GPS Antenna: BNC Jack (TNC optional)

Power/Data: USB

Mating Conn: USB
1PPS SMA
GPS Antenna: BNC Jack (TNC optional)

Operating Temp: w/o Batt -40

Storage Temp: w/o Batt -40
Operating Temp: w/Batt -20

Storage Temp: w/Batt -20

Relative Humidity: 10% to 90%, non-condensing

Standard EN3 Version: Power is supplied through Pins 8 (+) and 6 (-) of the SwitchCraft EN3
Data/Power connector. Allowable input voltage range is 9-32VDC. Regulation of the input DC
power is not required as voltage regulation, reverse voltage, over-current and over-voltage
protection circuitry is provided by the SynPaQ/E internal electronics. Optionally, a regulated
+5V may be supplied to pin 7.

ELECTRICAL INTERFACE (USB)

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

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C to +85oC

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C to +85oC

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C to +60oC

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C to +60oC

POWER REQUIREMENTS

+9 to +32 VDC (200 mA max)

Constant 1.6W max

POWER

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© Synergy Systems, LLC 2008 - 2019 All rights reserved.

SynPaQ® and Time Proven Products and Support® are registered trademarks of Synergy Systems, LLC

Web: http://www.synergy-gps.com - Email: [e-mail] - Phone: [phone] - Fax [phone]

Oncore was a trademark of Motorola, Inc.